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| These wall clocks made from board games remind you to take time to play. I hope they inspire you to be creative and play games! Click on any of the clocks to see the Game Clock Gallery. |
| Why Take Time to Play Games? |
Does it seem impossible to have time to play games?
Here are reasons why you should take time to play!
- Playing a game is a wonderful escape from real-life
troubles and worries! During that amount of time, you'll
forget about your daily problems with people or money -
even if you're playing Monopoly.
- It's a fun way to bond and have fun with other
generations! Most games can be enjoyed by multiple
generations at once and you'll feel good about the time
you spend with your kids, parents or grandparents!
- You just might laugh - and laughing is very good for
you! The health benefits of laughter are a whole other
article, but they include many physical and mental
benefits.
- It's great social interaction. If you spend too much
time at the computer (like I do) a game is a refreshing
change!
- Games can be good ice-breakers. If there is a new
in-law in the family, a new friend-of-a-friend coming
over, or if you've had a "tiff" with someone in your
house, games can really get the communication going in
a fun, positive way.
- It's good exercise for your mind, and we can all use
that! You'll use your math and vocabulary skills in many
games.
- Depending on the game, you might get a little physical
exercise, too!
- If you play with kids, they will love you for it. They
don't feel guilty about it taking time to play - it's their
job.
- Games teach children many things, such as numbers,
colors, words, sportsmanship, taking turns, discovery,
strategy, imagination, etc.
- It's fairly inexpensive entertainment. You could get
many, many hours of enjoyment out of a game that
might cost as much going out to dinner and a movie.
- Games give you a block of time to simply enjoy.
- When you go back to what you were doing before,
you'll do it better because you will have relaxed &
refreshed your mind.
Need another reason? It's fun! Time is yours, so take
time to play!
Click here and let me know what your favorite games
are, then check out my clocks I've made from old
games! They are fun reminders to take time to play and
they may spark great memories, too.
Here are reasons why you should take time to play!
- Playing a game is a wonderful escape from real-life
troubles and worries! During that amount of time, you'll
forget about your daily problems with people or money -
even if you're playing Monopoly.
- It's a fun way to bond and have fun with other
generations! Most games can be enjoyed by multiple
generations at once and you'll feel good about the time
you spend with your kids, parents or grandparents!
- You just might laugh - and laughing is very good for
you! The health benefits of laughter are a whole other
article, but they include many physical and mental
benefits.
- It's great social interaction. If you spend too much
time at the computer (like I do) a game is a refreshing
change!
- Games can be good ice-breakers. If there is a new
in-law in the family, a new friend-of-a-friend coming
over, or if you've had a "tiff" with someone in your
house, games can really get the communication going in
a fun, positive way.
- It's good exercise for your mind, and we can all use
that! You'll use your math and vocabulary skills in many
games.
- Depending on the game, you might get a little physical
exercise, too!
- If you play with kids, they will love you for it. They
don't feel guilty about it taking time to play - it's their
job.
- Games teach children many things, such as numbers,
colors, words, sportsmanship, taking turns, discovery,
strategy, imagination, etc.
- It's fairly inexpensive entertainment. You could get
many, many hours of enjoyment out of a game that
might cost as much going out to dinner and a movie.
- Games give you a block of time to simply enjoy.
- When you go back to what you were doing before,
you'll do it better because you will have relaxed &
refreshed your mind.
Need another reason? It's fun! Time is yours, so take
time to play!
Click here and let me know what your favorite games
are, then check out my clocks I've made from old
games! They are fun reminders to take time to play and
they may spark great memories, too.
| © 2004-2005 Kelly Tompkins Enid, Oklahoma |